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PX56 VYL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 81,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,077 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 72,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,007 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded away / hanging off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm across center 3/4 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm across center 3/4 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 69,007 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking around inner edge ply or cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mounting corroded away / hanging off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm across center 3/4 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm across center 3/4 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm and worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre on 2.8mm and worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm and worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre on 2.8mm and worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 56,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working fitted new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,880 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 33,880 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 13,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 10,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,020 miles

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 4,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 2,397 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PX56 VYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX56 VYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PX56 VYL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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